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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.03, 8,901.10 and 2,647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.03, 8,901.10 and 2,647.28 is: 3,972.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.03 : 8,901.10 = 2,647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.03/8,901.10 = 2,647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.03x = 8,901.10 × 2,647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.03x = 23,563,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,563,704.01/5,932.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.28

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